Avalanche Forecast
Regions: Ghost.
More snow in the Ghost than most years. Climbers, be attentive to what is above you, especially when the sun comes out.
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
Field observations from the Ghost are limited so please post what you are seeing on the MIN
Snowpack Summary
The Ghost region this year has more snow than normal and avalanches should be at the forefront of climbers minds in this region. Steep thin rocky areas will warm up fast under the influence of solar radiation and can trigger deep avalanches
Weather Summary
Some light snow on Friday, and sunnier for the weekend.
Be aware that when the sun does come out it packs a punch at this time of year and snow stability will quickly deteriorate on the solar aspects. Thin cloud can also lead to a "Greenhouse Effect" that can make the upper snowpack moist and unstable. Lots going on in Spring!
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- The more the snowpack warms-up and weakens, the more conservative you`ll want to be with your terrain selection.
- Ice climbers should be equipped with avalanche safety gear.
- Recent wind has varied in direction so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
Avalanche Problems
Wind Slabs
Variable wind directions will put slabs on all aspects, and primarily in immediate lee areas.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible
Expected Size: 1 - 2
Deep Persistent Slabs
Facets near the base of the snowpack may be trigerred from thin areas. Low probability -high consequence avalanches should be in your mind.
Aspects: North, North East, East, West, North West.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Unlikely - Possible
Expected Size: 1.5 - 3